OPPORTUNITIES AND BARRIERS IN CHILDREN`S ACQUISITION OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY HABITS

Authors : Özge Sütcü Pektaş, Hidayet Suha Yüksel

Pages : 208-224

Doi:10.33689/spormetre.1451397

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Publication Date : 2024-12-25

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :It is increasingly recognized that sedentary lifestyles are becoming more prevalent among children. The absence of regular physical activity among school-age children results in the adoption of a sedentary lifestyle, which has a detrimental impact on their health and well-being. From this perspective, the objective of this study is to examine the opportunities and barriers encountered by children in the process of acquiring physical activity habits from the perspective of teachers. A case study, which is a qualitative research design, was employed in the study. A total of 23 physical education teachers participated in the study. A semi-structured interview format comprising 10 questions was employed to elucidate the impediments and opportunities encountered by children in the process of acquiring physical activity habits. The opportunities and barriers in the process of acquiring physical activity habits were presented under 6 themes (physical education class, school-based physical activity, motivation, physical competence, interaction with the environment, knowledge and attitude). The central role and quality of physical education class and school-based physical activity are among the important determinants of this process. In addition, it is necessary to understand the opportunities and barriers related to motivation, physical competence, interaction with the environment, and knowledge and attitude, which are among the important components of the process of lifelong physical activity habits. In this process, the teacher\\\'s approach, school location, friends/family support and ease of access to information emerged as some opportunities. The duration of the course, inadequate school facilities, the attitude of the family and exam anxiety were some of the barriers to this process.
Keywords : Fiziksel Aktivite Alışkanlığı, Beden Eğitimi, Beden Eğitimi Öğretmeni, Engel, Fırsat

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